Five small modifications to your communication style can significantly improve your conversations in 2013. Scale back on a few behaviors for better conversations in the year ahead.
Communication’s False Positives
Communication is fundamentally imperfect, so don’t treat harmless conversational quirks like they are serious mistakes or intentional errors. Avoid such conversational false positives to prevent unnecessary relational damage.
Hold That Thought
Negative emotions like fear, anger, and frustration can easily hijack conversations. Follow four steps to prevent your negative emotions from turning into damaging words.
Tongue (noun, singular): Potential Weapon of Mass Destruction
Nothing causes more conversational regret than an undisciplined tongue. Six tips can help you rein in your occasionally wayward tongue.
Why Witty Comments Seldom Translate into Office Humor
The line between wit and sarcasm is usually so thin that it is indistinguishable. Keep your witty comments locked safely inside your head to minimize conversational damage.